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Podcast Episode 238: Olympian Silken Laumann on Raising Kids to Embrace Vulnerability

  • Brandie Weikle
  • Podcasts
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  • June 17, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 238 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to Olympian Silken Laumann about how we can teach our children to overcome difficult circumstances and achieve better mental health. It’s an absolute thrill for me to welcome celebrated, four-time Canadian Olympian Silken Laumann to the…

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Podcast Episode 237: Preparing for your teen to leave the nest

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • June 10, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 237 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a psychologist about preparing teens for university or college life. The departure for college or university represents a huge shift in our relationship with our nearly adult children. But, wow, can seem that they still…

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Podcast Episode 236: How This Young Man Recovered from Video Game Addiction

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • June 3, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 236 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a mother and son team about the reality of video game addiction. I’m joined for this episode by a mother and her adult son. Elaine and Jake Uskoski are here to share their experience with…

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Podcast Episode 235: Stephanie Land on Motherhood and Poverty

  • Brandie Weikle
  • Podcasts
  • One response
  • May 27, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 235 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to a writer about her experiences with motherhood and poverty, and what we can do to help erase the stigma surrounding this complex issue. It’s my delight to be able to bring you a remarkable and…

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Podcast Episode 234: The Beautiful Thing About Gathering Community

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • May 20, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 234 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore the importance of having a supportive community around you, especially when times get tough. For this episode, we welcome Leisse Wilcox back on the show. Leisse is a writer, coach, speaker and mom of three. She…

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Podcast Episode 233: Cooking for a More Allergic World

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • May 14, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 233 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how to prepare easy meals and snacks for people with allergies. Cooking for a group, sending lunch to school, is a different business these days. Something like 40 per cent of children are affected by life-threatening…

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Podcast Episode 232: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • May 6, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 232 of The New Family Podcast, where we explore how we can help our children nurture healthy friendships. There are times when the dynamics between our kids and their friends are sort of baffling. When things are going smoothly, everything is great. But when there’s…

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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day — Policy Change

  • Brandie Weikle
  • blog
  • 8 responses
  • May 3, 2019

Sure, spa days and macaroni art are nice. But if you really want to help out moms – and by extension, families and the economy – here’s what we’d really like to receive this year. Heads up, politicians and policymakers: we’re talking to you. The bulletin board above my standing desk holds some sweet Mother’s…

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Podcast Episode 231: The New (Digital) Childhood

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • April 29, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 231 of The New Family Podcast, where we hear a positive take on the role of digital play in our children’s lives. Parents do a lot of hand wringing about the amount of time our kids spend on devices. And there are some good reasons…

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Podcast Episode 230: Money Matters – Realistic Budgeting and Financial Literacy for Families

  • Brandie Weikle
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  • April 22, 2019

Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 230 of The New Family Podcast, where we talk to two finance experts about improving financial literacy for families today. This is the second of a two-part series Money Matters, which takes a look at some of the financial implications of raising kids today. In…

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The New Family, a blog site that examines and celebrates modern family life, is run by long-time parenting editor, writer and spokesperson, Brandie Weikle. She is also the host of The New Family Podcast. Former editor-in-chief of Canadian Family magazine, Brandie has also been the parenting and relationships editor for the Toronto Star, founding editor of two Toronto Star websites, and an editor for Today's Parent. Brandie is a single mother of two in Toronto and a frequent television and radio guest on parenting topics. She lives next door to the father of her children and leads a dynamic Facebook community called Positive Co-Parenting After Divorce. You can contact Brandie here. You can find our privacy policy here.

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